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RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a family of Web feed formats used to publish frequently updated content such as blog entries, news headlines or podcasts. An RSS document, which is called a "feed," "web feed," or "channel," contains either a summary of content from an associated web site or the full text. RSS makes it possible for people to keep up with their favorite web sites in an automated manner that's easier than checking them manually.
RSS content can be read using software called an "RSS reader," "feed reader" or an "aggregator." The user subscribes to a feed by entering the feed's link into the reader or by clicking an RSS icon in a browser that initiates the subscription process. The reader checks the user's subscribed feeds regularly for new content, downloading any updates that it finds.
The initials "RSS" are used to refer to the following formats:
* Really Simple Syndication (RSS 2.0)
* RDF Site Summary (RSS 1.0 and RSS 0.90)
* Rich Site Summary (RSS 0.91)
RSS formats are specified using XML, a generic specification for the creation of data formats.
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Quick RSS Link
(for: All Browsers):
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Browser RSS Link
You will find the RSS Icon at the top of your browser.
- (for: IE):
The RSS Icon (  )
is found on the browser between Home and Print.
note: RSS Feeds do not work on browsers older than IE 7.
- (for: Safari):
The RSS Icon (  )
is found in the end of the address bar.
- (for: Netscape, FireFox, and Opera):
The RSS Icon ( )
is found in the end of the address bar.
- (for: Google Chrome):
RSS is not yet available.
RSS Icons are links to the Feed. By clicking on the icon, you will be able to view the Feed. To return to the site, click on the back button of your browser.
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